The Simply Retirement Podcast
The Simply Retirement Podcast is a top retirement podcast for women, hosted by Certified Financial Planner™ Eric Blake. The show helps women navigate retirement with greater confidence & control, for women planning with a spouse, managing finances independently, or adjusting to major life changes. Unlike many retirement podcasts that focus only on money, The Simply Retirement Podcast explores both the financial and personal sides of retirement. Through practical guidance and conversations with leading retirement voices, listeners gain insight into retirement income planning, Social Security, taxes, investing, Medicare, estate planning, caregiving, widowhood, divorce, & the many decisions that shape life after work. Financial security is only one part of retirement. Making informed decisions, adapting to life’s changes, and creating a future that aligns with your goals are equally important. Visit thesimplyretirementpodcast.com to listen to past episodes and access retirement resources.
Episodes
Retirement tax planning can feel confusing, especially when annuities enter the conversation.
I’ve found that many people aren’t really asking about the annuity itself. They’re trying to understand what happens to their money, how it’s taxed, and whether an annuity is the right fit for their retirement.
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We’ve learned that many of the most important retirement decisions aren’t only about finances. They’re about family, communication, and preparing for moments that none of us hope will come.
In this episode, I speak with Tami Calais, Aging and Change Coach, owner of Calais Senior Consult, and Motivational Interviewing Practitioner, about why fam...
When people hear the word annuity, they often picture a stream of retirement income. While that’s certainly part of the story, there are important decisions that come long before those payments ever begin.
How do the different types of annuities work? Which one might fit your retirement goals? And what questions should you answer before comparing products?...
Annuities often become part of the retirement conversation during major life changes, yet many people still aren’t sure what they actually are or when they make sense.
In this episode, I begin a four-part series designed to help you understand annuities before you ever evaluate a specific product. We discuss what an annuity actually is, why insurance compa...
Retirement decisions often happen during life’s most emotional moments. When you’re grieving, retiring, or suddenly making financial choices on your own, how do you know you’re asking the right questions or talking to the right people?
In this episode, I share a story from a recent anniversary trip that reminded me why retirement planning is ab...
Losing a spouse often brings emotional and financial decisions that can affect your future for years to come.
What happens when one of the largest assets you inherit is a retirement account? How do you know which choices may affect taxes, healthcare costs, income planning, and retirement flexibility?
In this episode, I disc...
Retirement taxes aren’t always as straightforward as they seem. A decision that looks harmless today could create unexpected tax consequences, higher Medicare premiums, or reduced flexibility later.
How do income sources, tax brackets, Social Security, and healthcare costs all work together in retirement? What happens when a major life event changes your f...
Healthcare decisions can become overwhelming quickly once retirement enters the picture, especially when one spouse is nearing Medicare eligibility, and the other is not.
What happens if you lose employer coverage earlier than expected? How do you compare COBRA, Medicare, and ACA plans without creating confusion later?
In t...
Retirement brings freedom and flexibility, but it also raises important questions about how and where you want to live as life changes over time.
What happens if your current home no longer fits your needs? How do you balance emotional attachment, financial realities, and practical lifestyle decisions while planning for the future?
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Outdated Social Security advice can create costly mistakes, especially when rules have changed, but old strategies are still being shared today.
Have you ever heard someone say, “I was told I could do this with Social Security”? What if that advice no longer applies and could affect your retirement income for years to come?
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Planning for retirement often raises more questions than answers, especially when income, taxes, and timing all collide.
How do working years, Social Security decisions, and required withdrawals shape your financial picture?
In this episode, I walk through real questions from a recent Social Security webinar and explain how...
Caregiving often starts quietly, but its impact can quickly reshape careers, finances, and family dynamics.
How prepared are you if a health event forces immediate decisions? And who is included in the conversations that matter most?
In this episode, I speak with Lina Supnet-Zapata, Chief Executive Officer of Mir Senior Car...
Your Social Security statement might look simple, but the details behind it can shape your entire retirement plan.
Are you only looking at the benefit numbers, or are you missing the bigger picture that could impact your future income?
In this episode, I walk through how to properly read your Social Security statement and w...
There are moments in life when everything shifts at once: your identity, your roles, and your plans for the future.
What happens when the life you expected changes, and you’re left asking what comes next?
In this episode, I sit down with Oona Metz, LICSW, CGP, licensed clinical social worker and certified group psycho...
Divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions and financial uncertainty collide.
How do you make clear decisions when everything feels uncertain? And how can the right guidance help you avoid costly mistakes along the way?
In this episode, I sit down with Carolyn Daly, Managing Partner at Cohen Seglias, to talk th...
Most people think tax season ends when the return is filed, but that may be where the real opportunity begins.
What if your tax return could guide smarter financial decisions instead of sitting untouched for a year?
In this episode, I explain how your tax return can become a valuable planning tool instead of something you f...
Facing major life changes can feel overwhelming, especially when the future is unclear and the stakes are high.
How do you move forward when fear, finances, and identity are all shifting at once?
In this episode, I chat with Claudia Porter, CFP®, CDFA®, Wealth Advisor at RFG Advisory, about navigating divorce, financial unc...
What happens when retirement stops being a finish line and starts being a choice?
What if the biggest barrier between you and financial freedom isn’t the math, it’s the mindset?
In this episode, I sit down with Bernadette Joy, author and CEO of CRUSH Your Money Goals®, for a candid conversation about what it rea...
One hundred episodes in. More than a milestone, this is a window into the heart behind the work.
In this episode, I reflect on what it means to reach Episode 100 of the Simply Retirement Podcast, alongside the people who know me best, my family, Dawn Blake, Kaitlyn Blake-Lolliot, and Eric L. Blake.
We talk about why h...
When divorce puts the future of your home into question, the biggest risk is making decisions before you fully understand your options.
In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Ellison, Certified Divorce Lending Professional and Divorce Mortgage Planner at Divorce Mortgage Solutions, to walk through how mortgage planning, settlement language, and income rules can...
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